Introduction

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What's new

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Revision history

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What's new

The fifth edition of the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide, part number 375445-xx5, includes the following additions:

c-Class server blade power-on problems flowchart (on page 25)

c-Class server blade POST problems flowchart (on page 28)

c-Class server blade fault indications flowchart (on page 31)

Windows® Event Log processor error codes (on page 134)

Insight Diagnostics processor error codes (on page 135)

Revision history

375445-xx4 (May 2006)

The fourth edition of the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide, part number 375445-xx4, included the following additions:

Hot-plug SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations (on page 17)

Operating system issues with Intel® dual-core processors (Hyper-Threading enabled) (on page 50)

Tape drive problems (on page 37)

New error messages in ADU error messages (on page 73) and POST error messages and beep codes (on page 92)

375445-xx3 (September 2005)

The third edition of the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide, part number 375445-xx3, included the following changes:

Updated SCSI hard drive guidelines

Added hot-plug SCSI hard drive LED combinations (on page 16)

Updated diagnostic flowcharts (on page 19)

Added operating system problems (on page 49)

Added Port 85 codes and iLO messages (on page 131)

Added new error messages to ADU error messages and POST error messages and beep codes

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HP ProLight Server manual Introduction, Whats new, Revision history

ProLight Server specifications

The HP ProLiant server series is designed to deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability for a variety of workloads, making it a popular choice among businesses of all sizes. Known for its robust architecture, the ProLiant series integrates cutting-edge technologies to support critical applications, virtualization, and cloud computing.

One of the defining features of HP ProLiant servers is their advanced management capabilities, facilitated by HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) technology. This embedded management tool offers remote access and monitoring capabilities, enabling IT administrators to oversee servers even when they are powered down. iLO provides essential features like firmware lifecycle management, power consumption monitoring, and system health checks, all of which simplify management and enhance uptime.

HP ProLiant servers leverage Intel's latest Xeon processors, which deliver impressive processing power and energy efficiency. The architecture supports multi-core processing, allowing for greater parallelism and improved operational efficiency. Furthermore, the series supports various memory configurations, with options for scalable and high-speed memory that can significantly enhance performance in memory-intensive applications.

Storage is another strength of the HP ProLiant series. The servers provide a range of storage options, including HDDs and SSDs, which enable organizations to configure systems to meet their performance and capacity requirements. HP’s Smart Array technology allows for advanced RAID capabilities, providing added data protection and redundancy, ensuring that critical information remains secure even during hardware failures.

HP ProLiant servers also focus on security, featuring built-in security technologies to protect against potential threats. Technologies such as silicon root of trust, secure boot, and firmware validation help safeguard server integrity from the ground up.

Scalability is essential for growing businesses, and the ProLiant series is designed to accommodate increasing workloads efficiently. Its modular architecture allows for seamless upgrades, ensuring that organizations can expand their infrastructure as needed without extensive downtime or resource expenditure.

In conclusion, the HP ProLiant server series blends performance, management, security, and scalability, making it a reliable choice for enterprise IT environments. With its robust features, advanced technologies, and focus on security and manageability, HP ProLiant servers provide businesses with the capability to meet their evolving IT demands effectively.